Orlando City SC prepares for U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 match in New England on April 29

Orlando City SC is gearing up for an exciting match in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 against the New England Revolution on April 29. The game will take place at Centreville Bank Stadium and will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, so mark your calendars! You can catch all the action on Paramount+.

The Lions secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a thrilling 1-0 victory over FC Naples, thanks to a spectacular long-range goal from Tyrese Spicer. This is the second consecutive year that Orlando City has made it to this stage of the tournament, and it’s an impressive feat considering it’s their seventh time in nine U.S. Open Cup campaigns during the Club’s MLS era.

As for New England, they earned their place in the Round of 16 after a hard-fought 3-1 penalty shootout win against Rhode Island FC. The Revolution have been on a strong streak, reaching this round in four of their last five tournament appearances and eight of their last 11 since 2013.

The U.S. Open Cup, which dates back to the 1913–14 season, is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the United States. This year’s 111th edition features clubs from various levels of American soccer, including MLS, USL, and amateur teams. The tournament is a single-elimination format spanning seven rounds, with the champion earning a spot in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Orlando City has a rich history in the Open Cup, dating back to their USL days and highlighted by a memorable 2013 run. In their MLS era, the Lions clinched the trophy in 2022, defeating notable rivals along the way. They also reached the semifinals in 2019, a run that fans fondly remember as the “Running of the Wall” quarterfinal against NYCFC.

Be sure to tune in on April 29 as Orlando City SC takes on the New England Revolution in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. Get ready to cheer on the Lions as they continue their U.S. Open Cup journey at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, RI.